I felt like I was living vivaciously through them with their lovely (albeit scary) adventures! And Luna and Yannick's chemistry building, the tension, was so swoonworthy! I adored the sort of 'only one bed' scene🤩

The absolutely stunning descriptions of the scenery, with cold I could almost feel really set the scene so well!

I loved Silvia , who was funny, so honest, so loving and accepting, and the perfect guide🥰 and her crystals were fascinating, made me want to sort through mine, and want to label and use them more.

Lydia seemed very serious and very overprotective. I do see where she was coming back, but Luna also needs to fly, be free, and live a life she deserves.

I really admired Luna's perseverance and determination to overcome all the obstacles thrown at her.
The many challenges she faced, she completely stepped out of her comfort zone!

The mystery element was so intriguing, and the journey to get to the bottom of it ( actually the top, but hey😉) made this such a unique romance and I loved it, it completely cured the slump I was in.

First thought: This is a cute destination read that emerges you into the French Alps! You get to become part of the rescue squad and see the magic and sadness that draws in the alpinists to the mountain. This is a great read that shows the power of love and duty.

Luna received a mysterious lump sum payout after the death of a man she doesn’t know. Her only clue is a picture of her mom on skies on the slopes of Chamonix. Feeling lost after her mom’s death she decides on Christmas to hunt for clues into how this man was connected to her. This lands Luna in a charming town in the French Alps. The last thing she expected was a whirlwind adventure, falling in love with the mountain, learning about the deep rooted sense of duty and a romance with a hunky rescuer.

Yannick is a divorced single dad who works for mountain rescue, his life goal is to leave no one behind on the mountain. He is a hero and protector and has been struggling since his last big call meant the loss of his friend Jim after an accident on the glacier. His new mission is to help Luna find the connection between her and Jim. Hoping this will help lessen his own grief. But as he teaches Luna about the mountain Jim loved he’s finding himself falling for her.

This is an adorable story about romance, letting go, trust, duty and living the life you want.

Tropes you’ll find:

* Secret Past
* Hero MMC
* Overcoming Grief
* Mountaineering Adventure
* Destination Read: French Alps
* Dual POV

I think I expected this to be a Christmas book based on the cover, and it wasn’t. BUT I absolutely loved it the MMC Yannik had me roped in and swooning the entire time reading this book.

Pretty decent cosy romance. The setting felt fresh but the plot was a bit wonky. The lead just learned how to ski and climb (in a few hours time no less) and then suddenly was skiing and climbing with crampons like a pro. Bit weird. Also Luna just seemed a bit daft at times for a teacher.

Despite the snowy cover and the mention of Christmas Day, this isn’t a festive read – a surprise perhaps, but most certainly not a disappointment. Instead it’s the most wonderfully told story of Luna’s need to uncover the source of an unexpected insurance windfall, abandoning her family’s Christmas plans to drive to Chamonix – the only clue she has to her mysterious benefactor – in a car with a dodgy fuel gauge and her mother’s ashes on the back seat.

As she follows every possible lead, she finds a friend and comfortable place to stay, a temporary job as an English teacher with the mountain rescue team, and a wholly unexpected romance. Her discoveries bring some real surprises, driven by her need to find out about her mother’s past – and she needs to face up to her grief and fear, finding a level of bravery and determination she never knew she possessed, tackling the danger of the unpredictable elements and challenging terrain, to reach an understanding of the full story.

I’ve very much enjoyed every book Leonie Mack has written, but I really thought this one took her into a new league – a romance that was so very real, between two damaged individuals who were quite perfectly written and entirely relatable, coupled with the most wonderful descriptions of the dramatic setting, and an exciting story with so many moments that had my heart in my mouth and made the book impossible to set aside. Her research is impeccable too – I learned a tremendous amount about the daily challenges faced by the mountain rescue team and the difficult decisions they sometimes have to make. Her emotional touch is absolutely perfect, the storytelling entirely compelling – and everything is just so perfectly paced, with quieter moments and time to relax, and touches of perfectly judged humour. I’m not a skier, but really loved Luna’s early attempts – and could feel her total exhilaration when she reached that level of competence she really needed to continue her journey.

The whole book was an exceptional read – an original plot, compelling and exciting, extremely moving, characters with real depth and development, a romance I really believed in, a setting brought vividly to life, and a mystery to explore that kept its secrets until the very end. I couldn’t recommend it more highly – and I know you’re going to love this one as much as I did!

Having lived in a ski resort for a number of years, this one really appealed to me, and I loved every moment of it. Leonie Mack absolutely captured the essence of that lifestyle, and I could almost hear the mountains in the background. My most vivid memories of that time relate to the scenery, and whilst my views weren’t of the French Alps, I could definitely empathise with the scenes described.
Luna was an ideal lead character as she nursed her mother’s ashes and tried to mend her broken heart. Her determination to learn more about her benefactor was a commendable trait and it leant substance to her unwillingness to spend any of her legacy until she’d discovered more about his motivation. Her story arc was truly mesmerising as she emerged into her newfound lifestyle.
As the story guides us through Luna’s exploration of Chamonix, the descriptions of the scenery and accounts of her adventures are a white-knuckle ride. At one point, I genuinely gasped at the sheer scale of the scenes being described. Watch out for the scale of the mountains and their vertiginous drops. Breathtaking!
Yannick was picture perfect. When I say that, I could easily picture him from the details that the author included, right down to the array of carabiners attached to his belt. Despite also being slightly damaged by life, his character brought a steady hand to Luna’s disarray. I could go on and on, but I avoid spoilers and need to leave it there.
Despite the title and cover, you may be surprised to discover that this isn’t a Christmas story. Yes, it starts during the season of goodwill, but it soon moves on into the following year. As much as I love Christmas books, I was far from disappointed because I honestly think that Snow Days with You is an outstanding book. The depth of research is immediately obvious, and I was totally absorbed by the story. I’ve loved so many of her earlier stories, but this book is a league above. Totally tremendous.

I adored this book which surprised me - not because of the writing, Leonie Mack knows how to deliver an emotional pull and characters to care about but the location and focus on skiing and rock climbing. I'm the least sporty person and shudder at slopes, never mind understand why people ski down them but Leonie's words, the atmosphere she captured and thrill of the resulting climbs mesmerised me. I began to understand the thrill of the adrenaline and the mindset behind the rescue teams. The dynamics of all the characters made me feel I was there in the room whether they were dancing, in a state of emergency or enjoying the wintery stunning location.

I became invested in Luna's quest and her relationship with Yannick. It's a romantic, uplifting, heart wrenching story that captured my imagination. The chemistry between Luna and Jannick was as thrilling to read as the climbs they went on. The threat of the environment created a tension that made me read into the night as I needed to know how their story ended. Jannick and Luna are one of my favourite romantic couples and this would be an excellent movie.

I loved the title of this book and hoped it would as good as it sounded. In fact, it was amazing. A lovely, cosy read for those autumn nights. Thank you for the ARC.

I found Snow Days With You to be an OK read. I loved the setting but did feel the story was a little slow and drawn out. It did have likeable characters though.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

When Luna inherits a small fortune from a stranger, she embarks on a Christmas quest for answers. With her mom's ashes in her suitcase, she drives to her mysterious benefactor's former Chamonix home. Along with handsome, brooding mountain rescuer Yannick, she unravels her past. Despite their pasts and Yannick's dangerous job, can they open their hearts to love?

This is a heartfelt women's fiction about recovering from grief. The book immerses the reader in the alpine setting. The characters are well-developed and likeable.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I really enjoyed the slower pace of this story. It wasn't rushed or frantic. I really enjoyed the story and that there weren't any situations or complications that felt manufactured to create drama. There were situations that arose that made me question how they were going to be able to come together but it felt authentic to the story. This was a thoroughly enjoyable journey

This weas an entertaining, well-written book. It was heartwarming and I wanted to know what was going to happen, though it was less upbeat than I expected and there was more "telling" rather than having the characters experience things. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

🌬🏔Mystery & mountain danger mix with romance🚁

Snow Days with You had a good storyline and I especially liked the mystery that Luna came from Britain to Chamonix to unravel. The longer she searches for the reason a stranger left her a major insurance legacy, the more she learns about a past tightly linked to Chamonix that her recently deceased mother never shared with her. But the romance was great too. Luna is entranced by a policeman's smile from her first moments after arrival and the romance that follows builds slowly. The whole novel is really a study in Luna pushing out and overcoming her insecurities and "can't" attitude to gain self confidence and go for what she wants.

Author Leonie Mack either did a lot of research or has spent a lot of time in the Mont Blanc area of eastern France. The detail about the alpine topography, mountain rescue and mountaineering lost me sometimes but it's a key part of the story. And Mack's description of the majestic mountain landscape made me want to see it in person, though maybe not in mid-winter!

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

I thought this was a really fascinating premise to explore in a novel – what would you do if you received a mysterious windfall in the will of a complete stranger? Would you just take the money and thank your luck or would you try and find out who they were? I think my insatiable curiosity would lead me down the second path, and so I was with Luna from the start of this book, although I’m not sure I’d leave my family at Christmas to do it!

The alpine regions of France are not areas I know at all, although I have been skiing a few times in my past, so I was excited to be exploring the setting with Leonie as I know she always manages to bring her settings to life and this time is no different. As soon as she starts describing the mountainous town of Chamonix and the imposing peaks surrounding it, you can see it in your mind’s eye and imagine how the locals live and what a tight knit community it is when extreme weather and danger are always on the periphery of their lives. A perfect way to introduce a brave and dashing love interest in the form of a mountain rescue gendarme!

I think this is one of the most affecting books I have read by Leonie, which is saying something as I have loved them all so far. I could really feel the need in Luna to find out why she had been left this money and what the benefactor was to her. Her need to understand following the loss of her mother is completely relatable and her emotions spoke to me, I was with her completely throughout. Similarly, Yannick’s losses made sense in driving him and drawing him to Luna. Not very far in to the book I cared about them both deeply and was very invested in their stories and a happy outcome.

This book is an absolutely perfect example in its genre. Leonie has her craft down to a fine art at this stage and is adept at drawing the reader in with imaginative plot, sympathetic characters, beautiful and exquisitely crafted settings, and real emotional development and connections throughout the story. The book carried me easily through from beginning to end, I was completely absorbed and sorry when it was over. If you like this type of travel romance, you can’t do better. Highly recommended.

Leonie Mack - Snow Days With You.

Pop on your winter woolies and join Leonie Mack for a little jaunt in the winter snow that will take you to snow capped mountains of Chamonix in France.

Luna is on a mission to discover the identity of a mystery benefactor, who has left her a very generous and unexpected bequest. But who are they and why have they left this gift to Luna?

There is of course a brooding hottie gracing the pages of this lovely book. Yannik is part of the mountain rescue team, but this hero of the hills has his own secrets that are weighing him down.

Yannik and Luna keep crossing paths and despite them being quite different people, something sparks between them.

#SnowDaysWithYou is a charming story, with some twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting.

Leonie Mack clearly describes the beautiful setting of a stunning winter wonderland.

The story is a slow burn, but there is drama a plenty with the mountain rescue team. And also the mystery of Luna’s benefactor to be uncovered.
So you will want to keep turning those pages.

Leonie Mack has written another stunner.
#SnowDaysWithYou is a captivating winter tale. You might have chilly extremities, but your heart will be well and truly warmed and squeezed with this glorious read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

With many thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, Netgalley and Boldwood Books for a digital arc of this title.

Thanks to the Publishers and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

After Kuna’s mother passes away, she travels to Chamonix. She was named as inheritor of a life insurance in a will by someone who she’s never met.

On arrival she meets Yannick, who is a mountain rescue gendarmes. Luna is curious about him and she finds herself lured into his world.

The story was very well written, well researched and I loved the descriptions and that it’s dedicated to those risking their lives to save others, up in the mountains, and how it affects those that they love.

The story kept me hooked, turning the pages to find out what happens next.

I highly recommend this book.

I adored this cozy tale in the French mountains. As someone in Colorado it has done so much more to bring hype to my own snow and ski season. Luna comes to town to unravel mysteries about her mysterious benefactor and stumbles across French mountain rescuer Yannick and cute and funny adventures ensue. I loved their dynamic and while it was a slow burn it was so nice the friends the lovers they became. I was sad to see their story end but I know somewhere they are living happily in my imagination!

Wow! That was a proper adrenaline rush of a story!
Loved all the mystery behind Luna’s inheritance from someone she had never heard of.
Such a compelling story and I enjoyed the setting and characters hugely, there was always something happening to keep you turning the pages!
I’ve never been skiing or climbed any mountains ( I live in Norfolk, not know for its hill climbing adventures!) yet I could easily imagine the glorious views of the mountains and the exhilaration of climbing in that beautiful, yet dangerous landscape.
Not the general romance in the snow that I was expecting, it was so much better and I was thrilled to read such a exciting story with such fabulous characters and secrets to discover too.
Amazing

Snow Days With You is a lovely gem of a story. Although the story begins on Christmas Day, this is not a 'Christmas book'. Instead, the tale begins on Christmas Day and unfolds gradually over the winter. Luna and Yannick are both dealing with grief - Luna has recently lost her mother and Yannick has lost a good friend. Luna has travelled to Chamonix to unravel a mystery - she has received an insurance pay out from a stranger and she doesn't know why, or what the link is between herself and her benefactor! As she unravels the mystery with Yannick's help, they both begin to heal and bond. Although there are no surprising plot twists here, this is a thoroughly enjoyable story which I thoroughly recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the review copy.

Snow Days with You is an interesting and emotional romance that is hard to put down.

This book is perfect for those readers who want to read something set during winter but doesn't revolve around Christmas. This book gives off those wonderful snowy vibes without all that Christmas hoopla. I loved, loved this book. It was so engaging. I wanted to keep reading because I felt so invested in the story. Leonie took the story in a direction I wasn't expecting, which I loved. It's not too often that a romance book surprises me. The overall story is so fascinating. First, you have this mystery surrounding Robert, who has passed away and has left money to Luna. Luna has set out on this quest to figure out who this man is and his connection to her. Her journey to figuring out who Robert is was emotional and engaging. And as Luna is on this journey, you see this growth in her character. She grows more confident in herself and finally feels like she belongs somewhere.

We also got to explore the world of Gendarmerie (which is the mountain rescue service in France), which was fascinating and emotional. The whole Gendarmerie aspect of this story surprised me (in a good way). I loved getting to spend time with the Gendarmerie and watching them work. Spending time with them was an emotional roller coaster ride. There were so many highs and lows, and I loved every moment. I finished this book feeling like I learned something, which I always love.

The romance between Luna and Yannick is a sweet, sweet, slow burn. For readers who want to read a cozy story but want to avoid being inundated with cheesy romance, then this book will be for you. A lot of the time Luna and Yannick spend together isn't romantic in nature. Yannick sets out to train Luna to climb a mountain, which connects to her quest to find more about Robert. I loved watching these two interact. There was something real about their growing relationship. I wanted to keep on reading because I wanted to see what their next exchange would look like.

Snow Days with You is a fabulous winter romance that will capture your heart and your attention.

Thank you, Rachel Random Resources and Boldwood Books, for the arc in exchange for an honest review.